In the Tort of Negligence, the 'Eggshell Skull' Rule Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

In the tort of negligence, the 'eggshell skull' rule is the rule that:

• A)the defendant is liable for the full extent of the harm suffered by the plaintiff even if the plaintiff suffers greater harm than they otherwise would have due to a pre-existing vulnerable condition.
• B)the defendant is not liable for the full extent of the harm suffered by the plaintiff if the plaintiff suffers greater harm than they otherwise would have due to a pre-existing vulnerable condition.
• C)the defendant's liability for the harm suffered by the plaintiff is apportioned between the plaintiff and defendant according to the extent the plaintiff's pre-existing vulnerable condition resulted in greater harm than they otherwise would have suffered.
• D)the defendant is not liable for the harm caused to the plaintiff because of a pre-existing vulnerable condition.

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